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Category: Neighborhoods

storage facility rendering
Posted inNeighborhoods

Self-Storage Facility Approved For Harden Boulevard on 4-3 Vote

by Kimberly C. Moore April 3, 2023April 6, 2023

Several dozen nearby residents came to the meeting to oppose the project, which will be diagonally across the road from Extra Space Storage.

Searstown
Posted inHistory

Owners, Preservationists Discuss Plans to Revive Old Searstown

by Kimberly C. Moore February 23, 2023March 2, 2023

The small gathering was delighted to discover that a second mosaic mural that had been covered up appears intact.

Downtown West study area
Posted inNeighborhoods

Public’s Wish List for Downtown West Includes Better Walkability and Park Access

by Kimberly C. Moore February 17, 2023February 21, 2023

People attending a public forum said they want better sidewalks, easy access to Bonnet Springs Park, and a grocery store.

Posted inHistory

Landmark Searstown Mosaic Mural Uncovered

by Kimberly C. Moore February 10, 2023March 2, 2023

Painters whitewashed the mosaic artwork in 2016. The paint was carefully removed this past week.

Posted inHousing

Developers Plan 60 Affordable Apartments on Griffin Road

by Kimberly C. Moore February 4, 2023February 4, 2023

The project will provide subsidized housing for people transitioning from homelessness or insecure housing, according to the developers.

Vermont Avenue apartments
Posted inNeighborhoods

Neighborhood of Mass Shooting Has Been a Focus of Redevelopment

by Kimberly C. Moore February 1, 2023February 2, 2023

Parker Street area is still emerging from decades of blight, homelessness, drug dealing and prostitution.

The Chapel and neighboring church
Posted inDowntown

Plans For ‘The Chapel’ Bar Might Be Halted by Neighboring Church

by Kimberly C. Moore January 13, 2023January 19, 2023

City regulations prohibit a bar less than 300 feet from a church downtown, unless the City Commission grants a variance.

Posted inEvents

2023 MLK Festivities Will Span 10 Days

by Kimberly C. Moore January 12, 2023January 21, 2023

Highlights include the annual parade, a jazz festival, free admission to the Florida Children’s Museum and a day of service

Posted inNeighborhoods

Art Installation Will Celebrate Lake Morton Area and City’s Cultural Organizations

by Joel Carrier January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

The piece has a picnic theme and includes a neighborhood map and signs pointing toward arts groups.

Posted inSocial Services

New Bethel AME Church Creating a Community Garden

by Stephanie Claytor December 22, 2022December 22, 2022

Produce grown on-site will be used for the congregation’s much-needed food pantry.

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